the chrysanthemums of autumn, more majestic than spring pines.
荣曜秋菊，华茂春松。
Just like the moon mantled in light clouds, swinging like a snowflake swirling in the blowing breeze.
仿佛兮若轻云之蔽月，飘摇兮若流风之回雪。
Gaze far off from a distance, as bright as the sun rising above the rosy clouds of dawn.
远而望之，皎若太阳升朝霞；
Press closer to examine: She flames like the lotus flower topping the green wave.
迫而察之，灼若芙蕖出绿波。
She has the perfect body and the perfect height.
秾纤得衷，修短合度。
Her shoulder line looks chiseled, and her waist is tiny.
肩若削成，腰如约素。
The pale flesh lies open to view her slim throat and curving neck.
延颈秀项，皓质呈露。
No scented ointments overlay it, and no coat of leaden powder is applied.
芳泽无加，铅华弗御。